Netflix’s breakout coming-of-age drama “My Life With the Walter Boys” returns on Aug. 28 with Season 2—and a third season is already in production. Based on Ali Novak’s bestselling Wattpad novel, the show became an unexpected hit when it premiered in December 2023, reaching the streamer’s top 10 in 88 countries.
While fans count down to the second season’s premiere, here’s what we know about the series, including casting directors, production info, and returning cast members.
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After losing her family in a tragic accident, straight-A student Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez, “On My Block”) moves from Manhattan to rural Colorado to live with her mother’s best friend, Katherine (Sarah Rafferty, “Suits”), and her kids. Throughout Season 1, Jackie navigates grief, growing up, and a complicated love triangle with brothers Alex (Ashby Gentry, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”) and Cole (Noah LaLonde, “Deer Camp ’86”).
Season 2 picks up with Jackie back on the ranch after her dramatic detour to New York.
The Season 2 cast includes:
- Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard
- Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter
- Ashby Gentry as Alex Walter
- Sarah Rafferty as Katherine Walter
- Marc Blucas as George Walter
- Connor Stanhope as Danny Walter
- Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan Walter
- Jaylan Evans as Skylar Summerhill
- Johnny Link as Will Walter
- Riele Downs as Maria
- Jake Manley as Wylder Holt
- Natalie Sharp as B. Hartford
- Carson MacCormac as Zach
- Janet Kidder as Joanne Wagner
Melanie Halsall (“Itch”) is the series showrunner, with Ed Glauser (“The Kissing Booth”) executive producing. Jason Priestley, who directed the last two episodes of Season 1, is also returning for Season 2. He directs multiple episodes in the upcoming season and is a producer.
Ramani Leah (“Criminal Minds”), Jackie Lind (“Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back”), and Becky Silverman (“Good Trouble”) serve as casting directors for Season 2.
Netflix has not yet confirmed a casting director for Season 3, but with production underway, we’ll provide updates as soon as they become available.
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